Published posthumously, Margary's journal details his travels through southwest China in the 1870s. His observations of the people, customs, and geography of the region provide valuable insights into a China that was unknown to most Westerners at the time. This book is a fascinating account of one man's adventures in a distant land, and a historical document of great importance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.